What pathologic change occurs to the kidney's glomeruli as a result of hypertension?
A)Compression of the renal tubules
B)Ischemia of the tubule
C)Increased pressure from within the tubule
D)Obstruction of the renal tubule

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In the kidney, ischemia causes inflammation and dysfunction of the glomeruli and tubules. This leads to increased sodium retention. Neither the renal tubules are compressed nor do they generate increased pressure. There is no obstruction.

What Pathologic Change Occurs to the Kidney's Glomeruli as a Result